Cape Crystal Brands Potassium Alginate (Food Grade)

A seaweed-derived hydrocolloid prized for gelling, thickening, and stabilizing — with strong synergies in molecular gastronomy, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Key Benefits Creates firm, heat-stable gels with calcium ions Provides viscosity, stabilization, and water-binding Useful in molecular gastronomy and encapsulation Excellent for controlled-release and dietary applications Plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, Kosher (K) Available in 2-oz, 8-oz, and 16-oz packs Properties Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, Kosher (K) Ingredient: 100% Pure Potassium Alginate (from brown seaweed) Allergens: None Documentation: COA | SDS | SPECs | Certificates What It Does Potassium Alginate is a natural salt of alginic acid derived from brown seaweed. It functions as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer. In foods, it reacts with calcium ions to form firm gels and capsules; in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, it is used for controlled release and as a